Programmatic Account Manager

AC Lion Digital Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AC Lion Digital Executive Search seeks a Programmatic Account Manager for a dynamic client revolutionizing digital out-of-home advertising. You will support the North American sales team during pre- and post-sales activities, from RFP responses to campaign delivery.

Responsibilities include crafting media plans, managing launches, pacing and optimization, and post-campaign reporting. You’ll drive upsell opportunities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and leverage data to optimize

Qualifications

• Experience in pre- and post-sales for digital media campaigns.
• Proficient in Excel and data-driven campaign optimization.
• Strong knowledge of DSPs/SSPs/RTB and DOOH is preferred.
• Able to craft robust media plans and RFP responses.
• Comfortable with fast-paced startup environments.

Responsibilities

• Support RFI/RFP process and land new accounts across buyer demand.
• Craft responses to RFPs and inventory requests with media plans.
• Collaborate with Sales to grow existing accounts.
• Manage campaign launches from strategy to delivery and reporting.
• Use data and market insights to develop campaign recommendations and upsell opportunities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for deal creation and platform feedback.

Skills

Client services

Programmatic Ad Ops

Digital ecosystem

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptable work style

Campaign optimization

Excel

MS Office

Pivot tables

Data analysis

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Pivot tables

Data analysis

Job description

Join our dynamic client, dedicated to revolutionizing the world of digital out-of-home (OOH) and advertising media for global agencies and brands. Founded by industry visionaries who are passionate about brands and media, our client is on a mission to simplify and redefine the landscape. As they expand their horizons, they're seeking a proactive and skilled Programmatic Account Manager to lead pre- and post-sales activities. If you're ready to make your mark in the evolving realm of the programmatic landscape, they want you on their team!

Location: preferably east coast

What you’ll do:

As a Programmatic Account Manager, you will be taking full responsibility for supporting our North American sales team during pre & post sales activities, from RFP responses and media planning, to managing delivery & pacing of campaigns as they activate. Day-to-day activities include:

• Support RFI/RFP process to land new accounts across all buyer demand (managed & self-serve)
• Craft effective responses to RFPs and inventory requests, including robust media plans, campaign design, and best practice recommendations.
• Work closely with Sales to identify strategies to grow existing accounts.
• Manage the campaign launch process from start to finish, inclusive of strategy recommendation, proactive pacing & optimization, upsells, troubleshooting and delivery of post-campaign performance reporting.
• Leverage deep understanding of companies’ technology platform and partners.
• Proactively use data, trends, market insights, and logic to develop strategic, tailored campaign recommendations and upsell opportunities for continued success.
• Work with cross-functional teams for deal creation, ensure inventory availability, and surface feedback to drive platform & feature enhancements.

What you need to perform in this job:

• Client Services Expert: Comfortable managing and growing accounts, adept at effective prioritization, enjoys learning and teaching new technologies, Proficient in Excel, capable of diving into data for campaign improvement
• Programmatic Experience: Previous experience in Programmatic Ad Ops, Programmatic Trading, or Account Management, Expertise as the key point person for sales teams and customers
• Digital Ecosystem Proficiency: Deep understanding of the digital programmatic ecosystem (DSPs, SSPs, RTB landscape) and/or digital-out-of-home (DOOH)
• Technical Skills: Solid experience in Excel and MS Office, including pivot tables, chart-making, and handling large data sets.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving: Outstanding troubleshooting and analytical abilities, Collaborates cross-functionally in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Solutions-Oriented Approach: Thrives on finding optimal solutions to meet client needs and objectives.
• Adaptive Work Style: Flexible, quick, and organized in managing multiple tasks, Performs well under pressure.